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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 6. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Raheem Mostert, Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, and Isiah Pacheco.
As the fantasy football playoffs continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical running back injuries to keep track of throughout the week. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.
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Raheem Mostert Injury Update
Mostert (knee, ankle) missed two consecutive practices before returning in a limited capacity on Friday. He is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's crucial regular-season finale against the Bills. If confirmed as active, he'd rank as a fringe RB1 option in fantasy football.
Josh Jacobs Injury Update
Jacobs (quadricep) missed all three practices this week and has already been ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Broncos. It will be his fourth consecutive absence, leading to Zamir White drawing yet another start. The third-year back will rank as a low-end RB2 in most fantasy leagues.
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (ankle) missed all three practices this week. However, the Saints have left the door open for him to play by listing him as questionable. If he can't suit up, Jamaal Williams would draw the start, ranking as a low-end RB2 in most fantasy leagues.
Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Pacheco (quad, shoulder) logged another limited practice on Friday. He's officially questionable to face the Chargers but would rank as a strong RB1 option if active. In the event that he can't suit up, Clyde Edwards-Helaire would be in line to start.
Christian McCaffrey Injury Update
McCaffrey (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Given that the 49ers have already clinched the NFC's top seed, it's possible that they would have rested McCaffrey even if he was fully healthy. Expect the star running back to suit up during the Divisional Round. In the interim, the lead-back role belongs to Elijah Mitchell (illness).
Elijah Mitchell Injury Update
Mitchell (illness) returned to practice as a full participant on Friday. Not only will he suit up on Sunday, but he'll do so as the lead back with McCaffrey sidelined. Fantasy managers should view the 25-year-old as a mid-range RB2 option.
Kyren Williams Injury Update
Williams (coach's decision) is among several Rams veterans who will sit out Week 18 to prevent injury. With a playoff berth already secured, Los Angeles cannot afford to risk the health of its top players. Royce Freeman and Ronnie Rivers will step up as the Rams' top running backs this weekend.
Joe Mixon Injury Update
Mixon (illness) returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Week 18, ranking as an RB2 in fantasy football.
De'Von Achane Injury Update
Achane (toe, ribs) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play against the Bills on Sunday night. Now, all eyes are on the status of Mostert (knee, ankle). If he can't suit up, Achane would lead the Miami backfield, ranking as a solid fantasy RB1.
Kenneth Walker III Injury Update
Walker (shoulder) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the Seahawks' final injury report. He'll suit up against the Cardinals this week, ranking as a solid RB2 in fantasy football.
Najee Harris Injury Update
Harris (knee) logged a full practice on Thursday. He'll suit up against the Ravens this week but, given his split role with Jaylen Warren, merely ranks as an RB3 in fantasy football.
Khalil Herbert Injury Update
Herbert (back, personal) was limited on Thursday before missing Friday's practice entirely. He's officially listed as questionable, creating significant uncertainty about his availability for Week 18. If active, he would rank as an RB2 in fantasy football.
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (knee, finger) was limited in practice all week long and has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game. Such a pattern has become quite familiar for the veteran running back as the Packers look to keep him healthy down the stretch. He'll rank as a solid low-end RB1 in fantasy football this week.
A.J. Dillon Injury Update
Dillon (thumb, neck) continues to deal with symptoms from the stinger he suffered last weekend. He missed all three practices this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Chicago. The biggest benefactor from this news is Jones, who ranks as a low-end fantasy RB1.
D'Andre Swift Injury Update
Swift (illness) was limited on Friday and is officially questionable to play against the Giants in Week 18. His status for Sunday's clash remains up in the air. If active, he'd rank as an RB2 in fantasy football.
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (groin) upgraded to a full participant during Friday's practice. He has been removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 18, ranking as a high-end fantasy RB4.
Zack Moss Injury Update
Moss (forearm) logged another full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the Colts' final injury report but remains off the fantasy radar as long as Jonathan Taylor is healthy.
Rico Dowdle Injury Update
Dowdle (ankle) has logged back-to-back full practices. He was removed from the Cowboys' final injury report, confirming his availability for Week 18 versus the Commanders. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old remains off the fantasy radar in most leagues.
Miles Sanders Injury Update
Sanders (illness) missed practice on Wednesday but has logged two full sessions since then. He was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 18. With that said, the veteran remains the backup to Chuba Hubbard and should be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
Kendre Miller Injury Update
Miller (ankle, illness) is officially questionable to play against the Falcons in Week 18. He had been limited on Wednesday and Thursday due to the ankle issue, but the illness is new and actually caused him to miss Friday's session entirely. The rookie remains off the fantasy radar regardless of whether he suits up this weekend.
Emanuel Wilson Injury Update
Wilson (shoulder) was a full participant in practice this week. However, given that he is still on injured reserve, the team is listing him as questionable. With AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) sidelined, Wilson will likely be activated on Saturday, putting him in line to operate as the Packers' No. 3 running back.
Kenny McIntosh Injury Update
McIntosh (thumb) stumbled on the turf and landed on his hand. He has been ruled out for Week 18.
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